A nurse is inspecting the skin of a child with atopic dermatitis. What would the nurse expect to observe?
A) Erythematous papulovesicular rash
B) Dry, red, scaly rash with lichenification
C) Pustular vesicles with honey-colored exudates
D) Hypopigmented oval scaly lesions
Ans: B
Atopic dermatitis or eczema is characterized by a dry, red, scaly rash with lichenification and hypertrophy. An erythematous papulovesicular rash is associated with contact dermatitis. Pustules and vesicles with honey-colored exudates suggest nonbullous impetigo. Hypopigmented oval scaly lesions are associated with tinea versicolor.
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